Chargers CB Casey Hayward No. 59 in NFL's top-100

Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward’s performances were strong enough to earn him an extension for three years and worth $36 million with $20 million guaranteed and find his way as the No. 59 overall player on NFL Network’s top-100 list.

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles has been getting their money’s worth with the talented CB who ranked earned a phenomenal grade of 96.4, according to Pro Football Focus. Hayward showed not only to net him the No. 1 CB grade in the NFL in 2017, but it ranked him among the best at the position since 2006.

The 28-year-old CB has been selected for the Pro Bowl in each of his two seasons with the Bolts. The six-year pro has played in every game since joining the Chargers, with 11 total interceptions while drawing the toughest assignments among some of the league’s best wide receivers.

Hayward’s presence in the secondary helped lead L.A. to finish the 2017 season ranked No. 3 in the NFL in points allowed and tied for No. 6 in the NFL with 18 interceptions.